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Oct 15, 2020 · Created by breeding a Mojave Ball Python with a Lesser Ball Python, the Blue-Eyed Lucy Ball Python Morph isn’t truly albino as they have soft yellow dorsal stripes. This can make them less desirable then their Blue-Eyed Leucistic counterparts, which make sense when you consider their slightly more affordable price point of around $700.
- Albino (Amelanistic) One of the first morphs to be established, the “albino” ball python (which is better described as being amelanistic) remains one of the most eye-catching morphs available.
- Caramel (Tyrosinase Positive) Albino. The caramel ball python is a lavender, yellow, brown and cream snake with deep red eyes. The caramel morph is caused by a gene that causes amelanism, but unlike typical albinos, these snakes still produce tyrosinase – an enzyme involved in the production of melanin.
- Piebald. Piebald ball pythons are some of the most jaw-dropping animals in the entire reptile-keeping hobby. A simple recessive trait, the piebald gene causes snakes to exhibit large areas of normal pattern and coloration, which is broken up by large swaths of pure white skin.
- Axanthic. Axanthic ball pythons don’t have xanthophores – the cells that produce yellow pigments. Accordingly, axanthic ball pythons have a pseudo-black-and-white appearance.
- Albino Ball Python: The Albino ball python morph features a complete absence of melanin, resulting in a vibrant yellowish orange body with pinkish red eyes.
- Banana Ball Python: The Banana morph showcases a stunning yellow body with orangey brown patterns. This morph often displays a faded, blushing effect on its sides and “freckles” that increase in number as the snake matures.
- Blue Eyed Leucistic Ball Python: The blue eyed leucistic ball python, also known as the "BEL" or "Blue-Eyed Lucy" for short, is characterized by a striking white body adorned with light yellow, cream or even purple-colored patterns.
- Pastel Ball Python: The pastel ball python morph exhibits increased yellow pigmentation, resulting in a brighter and more vibrant appearance. The pastel coloration blends with the base color, intensifying and enhancing the overall pattern.
Feb 19, 2024 · American breeders are selling designer ball pythons known as “morphs,” whose bright colors have become popular on Instagram and on YouTube channels such as Snake Discovery. Rebecca Giggs reports.
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Dec 28, 2019 · Good starter morphs: Mojave ball pythons: Cheap and cheerful, Mojave ball pythons are very popular for first-timers. Fireball pythons: Not just an awesome name—fire ball pythons work well in combination with others. Pastel ball pythons: Not only are they cheap, but combining pastel with another dominant gene brightens the pattern or color.
May 27, 2021 · The Sunset Ball Python morph was created in 2012 from basic morphs… Imagine the breeder’s surprise when it hatched! With its auburn base color, copper blotches, and deep red head, this snake resembles a fiery sunset. Given the rarity of this ball python morph, it was no surprise that the first Sunset Ball Python was sold for $70,000!
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Ball python morphs are selectively bred by isolating mutations that cause different pattern or color variations. We estimate there are now over 4,000 different morphs in captivity! If you are considering adding this snake to your home, read on to learn about the 50 most popular ball python morphs and their color and pattern variations…
